The Bull Bear Trader discusses market events and news with an interest in understanding risk and return in both bull and bear markets. Discussion topics include trading and hedging strategies, derivatives, risk management, hedge funds, quantitative finance, the energy and commodity markets, and private equity, as well as an occasional investment opinion.

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Based on recent filings, and acquiring 95 million shares of Bear Stearns, JPMorgan Chase should own a little less than 108 million shares, or 44.86% of Bear shares outstanding. Additional planned buying should raise the common stock total to 49.5%. Yet, BSC stock still trades above $10 per share. Maybe it is time to check the option's market.